Tensions rise with Russia and China

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Washington’s approach to Moscow and Beijing must get more focus in the presidential race. On Thursday, the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada alleged that hackers tied to Russian intelligence agencies are targeting Western entities working on a coronavirus vaccine. A … Read More

Iran could flood the market with millions of barrels of oil if Joe Biden becomes president, one of Wall Street’s top analysts says

posted in: Middle East, News

The oil market is not considering the threat of a Joe Biden victory in the US election, a renowned oil analyst warned this week. RBC Capital Markets’ Helima Croft told Business Insider that a Biden victory could lead to the renegotiation … Read More

As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state

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View of gathering halls in Ashraf 3 during Free Iran Global Summit with Maryam Rajavi – Ashraf 3, July 17, 2020. On Friday, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), and the MEK held its annual “Free Iran” gathering. This year, due … Read More

UPDATE: Germany plans for tougher local lockdowns to ward off second coronavirus wave

posted in: Germany, News

People entering a train in Hamburg wearing face masks in April during the country-wide shutdown. Photo: DPA Germany’s federal and regional governments on Thursday agreed on tougher, more targeted lockdown measures to contain local outbreaks and ward off the threat … Read More

EU summit: Angela Merkel warns of possible no deal on recovery aid

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European Union talks on a shared coronavirus stimulus package reconvene on Sunday after the failure to agree on what strings to attach to the aid. The German chancellor said the third day would be “decisive.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned … Read More

Liam Fox: Covid-19 to cause ‘nightmare’ economic crisis

Reuters Coronavirus will lead to a worldwide economic downturn somewhere between a “bad dream and worst nightmare”, former cabinet minister Liam Fox has warned. The Conservative MP said many leaders have failed to grasp the expected economic fallout from the … Read More

How COVID and Brexit put the Kibosh on Business investment

My regular column is available to subscribers on www.thesundaytimes.co.uk This is an excerpt. So far during this crisis, there has been a lot of emphasis, understandably, on what it means for the economy in general, for unemployment, and for the … Read More

UK scientists identify six strains of Covid-19

London Scientists in the UK claim to have identified six different strains of Covid-19, in a development that could have major implications for the treatment of the virus, in the same week that a government-backed antibody test trial returned “game-changing” … Read More

As Israelis give up on peace deal, Democrats’ ‘solution’ would destroy Jewish state

A Palestinian protester throws stones at Israeli soldiers during a protest in the West Bank city of Hebron. As Israelis increasingly write off the chances of a peace deal with Palestinian Arabs any time in the foreseeable future, the US … Read More

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